Description 11 – 16 Co-educational Comprehensive NOR 1438 Required from February 2026 Teaching Assistant Fixed term, in the first instance, until 31 August 2026 30 hours per week available, term time only (44.6 total paid weeks) £24,219 per annum (NB this salary will be proportionately reduced to reflect part/term time only working) Redruth School is a successful school in Cornwall and we would like someone who is passionate about learning to join us on our journey to outstanding. You would be joining a vibrant, committed workforce in beautiful West Cornwall. We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to take a pro-active role in the support of the educational, social and physical needs of our students. The successful candidate will support the curriculum and the school through the provision of assistance to the classroom teacher in the practical organisation of class activities and small group work. Applicants will need: the ability to work with young people excellent communication skills self-motivation and a friendly manner a high standard of computer literacy and excellent organisational skills to be passionate about promoting learning and achievement for all the ability to work effectively as part of a team English and Maths GCSE grade C/4/NVQ level 2 or equivalent. If you have the necessary energy, enthusiasm and motivation to make a difference we would welcome your application. Closing Date: Thursday 15 January at 9am Interview date: Tuesday 20 January To obtain an application form and job description: please download these forms from our school website at www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk (see School Information/Job Vacancies). If you have any queries, please email Heidi Trerise, Headteacher’s PA at: htrerise@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk. Completed Application and Equal Opportunities forms to be submitted to Heidi Trerise by email: htrerise@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk. You will also find on our website copies of the following policies: child protection and safeguarding, safer recruitment, code of conduct and employment of ex-offenders. https://www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk/669/staff-vacancies Redruth School is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations. Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: Tolgus Vean, Redruth, TR15 1TA Contact detail: Heidi Trerise Email: htrerise@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk Website: https://www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk/